Serious riskCPSC
Courant spliced Kalimba climbing ropes recalled for fall hazard
The spliced ends on certain Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes can fail unexpectedly during use. These ropes are designed for tree climbing and arborist work. The manufacturer has received three reports of splice failures, though no injuries have been reported yet.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled rope immediately if you own one.
- Check your rope's tag for the brand name, part number, and length to confirm if it's affected.
- Visit https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba and complete the registration form.
- Return your rope using the pre-paid shipping label for a free replacement.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
- Sold at
- Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,050
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Replace
- Manufactured in
- France
- Company contact
- Wichard Groupe North America at 401-683-5055 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at safety@wichardgroupe.us or online at https://www.wichardgroupe.us and click on "PRODUCT RECALL: Spliced Kalimba" at the top of the page or https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba and click on "Product Recall Form" to submit your claim information.
- Recall number
- 26675
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes with part numbers MH730JZC045 (45m length) lollipop color, MH730JZC050 (50m length), lollipop color MH730JZC060 (60m length) lollipop color, MH730MCC045 (45m length) bubblegum color, MH730MCC050 (50m length) bubblegum color, and MH730MCC060 (60m length) bubblegum color, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. The ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists. Each rope can be identified by the brand name, part number, type (diameter) and length listed on the tag attached to the rope ends.
- Hazard
- The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to receive a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for returning the recalled product. Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September.